Before You Begin

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System requirements
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System requirements

Abyss Web Server is a multiplatform software designed for all editions of Windows XP and later (including 2003, Vista, 7, 2008, 8, 8.1, 2012, 2016, 2019, 10 and 11); Mac OS X 10.9, 10.10, 10.11, macOS 10.12, 10.13, 10.14, 10.15, macOS 11 (Big Sur), 12 (Monterey) and 13 (Ventura) and higher; and Linux systems with kernel version 2.4 and higher. It is compatible with both 32 and 64-bit architectures and operating systems.

This guide documents the Windows version. Abyss Web Server for Windows minimum requirements are:

Although Abyss Web Server can run on a standalone computer, it is recommended to be connected to a LAN (Local Area Network) or to the Internet.